Author: Don Yaeger

Seahawks Quarterback Geno Smith: When They Write You Off, Don’t Write Back

Written on November 9, 2022.

Leave it to an English major/quarterback to provide this week’s business lesson from the world of sports. The player of note is Geno Smith, who attended West Virginia University and is now the quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks. A nine-year veteran of the NFL, Smith spent most of that time in the unheralded position of “lifetime backup,” a moniker he wore with dignity behind such blue chippers as Eli Manning, Phillip...

Make-A-Wish CEO Richard Davis Says: Set A Direction, Not A Goal

Written on November 2, 2022.

Too often in our careers, many of us get caught up in the title we want to have on our business cards next year, and the year after that. Not Richard Davis. The president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America has enjoyed some pretty lofty job titles in his day. Prior to coming to Make-A-Wish in 2019, he was executive chairman and CEO of US Bank, the fifth largest bank in the U.S. Davis currently serves on the boards including...

PwC US Chair Tim Ryan founded CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion

Written on July 22, 2022.

Tim Ryan PwC US Chair founded CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 105 [chevron-down] Listen here or on your favorite platform Apple Podcasts Spotify Search Episodes Search by name, company or episode number. Generic...

Women’s Sports Foundation President Phaidra Knight says: To find success, you have to like being blindsided.

Written on April 11, 2022.

Phaidra Knight Women’s Sports Foundation President says: To find success, you have to like being blindsided. Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 91 [chevron-down] Search Episodes Search by name, company or episode number. Generic...

Make-A-Wish CEO Richard Davis says: Set a direction not a goal.

Written on November 1, 2022.

Richard Davis Make-A-Wish CEO says: Set a direction not a goal. Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 119 [chevron-down] Listen here or on your favorite platform Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Search Episodes Search by name, company or episode number. Generic...

Amazon VP of Consumables Carla Vernón asks: Athletes have a warm-up routine, does your corporate team?

Written on May 2, 2022.

Carla Vernón Amazon VP of Consumables asks: Athletes have a warm-up routine, does your corporate team? Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 94 [chevron-down] Search Episodes Search by name, company or episode number. Generic...

Brian Moynihan, Chairman and CEO of Bank of America, asks: Do you have a curious mind?

Written on December 11, 2020.

Brian Moynihan Chairman and CEO of Bank of America, asks: Do you have a curious mind? Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 22 [chevron-down] Listen here or on your favorite platform Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Search Episodes Search by name, company or episode number. Generic...

Netflix CFO Spencer Neumann asks: Are you good at saying no to protect your priorities?

Written on August 30, 2022.

Spencer Neumann Netflix CFO asks: Are you good at saying no to protect your priorities? Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 110 [chevron-down] Search Episodes Search by name, company or episode number. Generic...

Longtime Waffle House President & COO Bert Thornton teaches how to engage your team in conversation

Written on August 16, 2021.

Bert Thornton Longtime Waffle House President & COO teaches how to engage your team in conversation Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 57 [chevron-down] Listen here or on your favorite platform Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Search Episodes Search by name, company or episode number. Generic...